WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 3 FINAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
GRADED A+
⩥ The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between
the ages of:
Select one:
A. 25 and 35 years.
B. 21 and 30 years.
C. 19 and 25 years.
D. 18 and 22 years..
Answer: C. 19 and 25 years.
⩥ The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.
Select one:
A. normal
B. too shallow
C. too fast
D. too slow.
Answer: A. normal
,⩥ The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST
directly related to:
Select one:
A. shrinkage of the brain.
B. a decrease in neurons.
C. blood vessel dilation.
D. meningeal deterioration..
Answer: A. shrinkage of the brain.
⩥ What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
Select one:
A. 12-20 breaths/min
B. 15-30 breaths/min
C. 40-60 breaths/min
D. 25-50 breaths/min.
Answer: A. 12-20 breaths/min
⩥ When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to
remember that:
Select one:
A. deafness and blindness are a normal part of the process of aging.
B. the majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency
hearing.
,C. most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells.
D. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears..
Answer: D. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes
and ears.
⩥ Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?
Select one:
A. The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers,
and seems to grasp at something after being startled.
B. An infant's heart rate decreases secondary to hypoxia because he or
she depends heavily on the heart rate to perfuse the body.
C. When the sole of the foot is stroked with a blunt object, the big toe
lifts upward and the other toes fan outward.
D. When something touches a neonate's cheek, he or she instinctively
turns his or her head toward the touch..
Answer: A. The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her
fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.
⩥ Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in
the adolescent age group?
Select one:
A. Secondary sexual development begins.
B. Muscle and bone growth both decrease.
C. The systolic blood pressure decreases.
, D. The normal pulse rate steadily increases..
Answer: A. Secondary sexual development begins.
⩥ Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a
75-year-old patient's vital signs?
Select one:
A. Medical conditions
B. Overall health
C. Medications
D. Increased weight.
Answer: D. Increased weight
⩥ Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
Select one:
A. They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday
financial demands.
B. Most people in the middle adult age group have chronic illnesses and
cannot work.
C. They are typically receiving social security and must budget with a
fixed income.
D. The majority of middle adults still have small children who live at
home with them..
Answer: A. They are preparing for retirement but must still manage
everyday financial demands.
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
GRADED A+
⩥ The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between
the ages of:
Select one:
A. 25 and 35 years.
B. 21 and 30 years.
C. 19 and 25 years.
D. 18 and 22 years..
Answer: C. 19 and 25 years.
⩥ The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.
Select one:
A. normal
B. too shallow
C. too fast
D. too slow.
Answer: A. normal
,⩥ The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST
directly related to:
Select one:
A. shrinkage of the brain.
B. a decrease in neurons.
C. blood vessel dilation.
D. meningeal deterioration..
Answer: A. shrinkage of the brain.
⩥ What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
Select one:
A. 12-20 breaths/min
B. 15-30 breaths/min
C. 40-60 breaths/min
D. 25-50 breaths/min.
Answer: A. 12-20 breaths/min
⩥ When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to
remember that:
Select one:
A. deafness and blindness are a normal part of the process of aging.
B. the majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency
hearing.
,C. most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells.
D. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears..
Answer: D. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes
and ears.
⩥ Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?
Select one:
A. The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers,
and seems to grasp at something after being startled.
B. An infant's heart rate decreases secondary to hypoxia because he or
she depends heavily on the heart rate to perfuse the body.
C. When the sole of the foot is stroked with a blunt object, the big toe
lifts upward and the other toes fan outward.
D. When something touches a neonate's cheek, he or she instinctively
turns his or her head toward the touch..
Answer: A. The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her
fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.
⩥ Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in
the adolescent age group?
Select one:
A. Secondary sexual development begins.
B. Muscle and bone growth both decrease.
C. The systolic blood pressure decreases.
, D. The normal pulse rate steadily increases..
Answer: A. Secondary sexual development begins.
⩥ Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a
75-year-old patient's vital signs?
Select one:
A. Medical conditions
B. Overall health
C. Medications
D. Increased weight.
Answer: D. Increased weight
⩥ Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
Select one:
A. They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday
financial demands.
B. Most people in the middle adult age group have chronic illnesses and
cannot work.
C. They are typically receiving social security and must budget with a
fixed income.
D. The majority of middle adults still have small children who live at
home with them..
Answer: A. They are preparing for retirement but must still manage
everyday financial demands.
